December 2021 Release notes
For the FTB ecosystem products, the EXFO Software Update (ESU) utility will check for updates on a cloud server and download/upgrade automatically. The ESU utility is installed on all recent FTB platforms. If you have an older unit, you can download ESU from EXFO Apps page. If the ESU utility is already available on your test unit, simply connect it to the network and launch the ESU application. In three clicks, you will have your unit quickly updated with the latest software/firmware.
New feature
For all players deploying coherent links for extended reach and higher bandwidth, the DCO BERT application will support all testing and deployment activities using ZR QSFP-DD or OSFP with the FTBx-88460.
New feature
For a gradual migration to a 400G infrastructure, many CSPs and data centers have decided to implement 200G links. When the time comes to scale up to 400G, the FTBx-88460 supports the validation of 2 x 200G breakout cables.
Product improvement
Extending the functionalities of the Fibre Channel application on the FTBx-88260, engineers and technicians can now evaluate switching time in a Fibre Channel fabric up to FC 32x using the SDT capabilities.
Product improvement
DR, FR1 and LR1 transceivers can be tested and 100G single lambda links can have SLAs assessed quickly and precisely.
Product improvement
Major improvements on the FTBx-88260: time error measurement over G.8275 PTP profile; SyncE ESMC message generation and monitoring; faster lock time with the integrated GNSS receiver.
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